PHOTOVOLTAICS
PV research experience
Understand plant condition, energy performance, environmental effects and cleaning decisions in context.
About SolarOZ
PV research. Computational thinking. Practical solar decisions.
SolarOZ is an Australian startup founded by researchers emerging from UNSW Sydney's photovoltaics research community. Our team brings photovoltaics and computer-science experience together to help solar project teams understand performance and make well-grounded technical decisions.
PhotovoltaicsComputer sciencePractical engineering
Who we are
Two disciplines, one practical perspective.
Solar plants are physical systems, and the evidence used to operate them is increasingly digital. Our team brings both perspectives to the same engineering question.
COMPUTING
Computer-science thinking
Use data, models and software to organise complex evidence and compare possible actions with engineering judgement.
APPLICATION
Useful next steps
Make technical findings clear and relevant to project delivery, asset management and day-to-day operations.
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Understand the PV systemAsset, environment and operations
02
Examine the evidenceData, models and engineering context
03
Clarify the next stepFindings teams can put to use
What we work on
Evidence for real solar-plant decisions.
SolarOZ supports commercial and utility-scale PV projects with research-informed technical analysis and practical engineering support.
- PV plant health assessment and performance diagnostics
- Soiling analysis and cleaning strategy
- Practical cleaning options, including robotic systems where suitable
We start with the decision the work needs to support, then shape the scope around the asset, available data and operating constraints. We explain assumptions and limitations so teams can judge how to use the findings.
How we work
Open, practical and always learning.
We aim to make collaboration straightforward: listen carefully, ask clear questions, share what we learn and be candid about what the evidence can support.
- 01Stay curiousKeep learning and improve our methods.
- 02Work openlyWelcome different views and share knowledge.
- 03Be accountableTake safety, quality and commitments seriously.
- 04Stay practicalMake the reasoning and next step clear.
Working together
University and industry collaboration.
We welcome applied projects that connect research questions with the needs of operating solar projects.
Universities and research groups
Explore applied research, technical demonstrations, student and researcher projects, and methods grounded in real-world needs.
Industry partners
Work with asset owners, EPCs, equipment providers and O&M teams on practical PV performance and operations questions.
Joint projects
Discuss pilot studies, data-led investigations and research-to-industry work with a clear scope and shared outcomes.
Have a project or research idea?
Tell us the question you are exploring and who you would like to work with.
Contact SolarOZ
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